Chicago Restaurant Owner’s Offer to Clemson Gets Slammed as PR Stunt

Chicago Restaurant Owner’s Offer to Clemson Gets Slammed as PR Stunt
President Donald Trump speaks alongside fast food he purchased for a ceremony honoring the 2018 College Football Playoff National Champion Clemson Tigers in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, on Jan. 14, 2019. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A Chicago restauranteur offered the Clemson Tigers a celebration dinner after President Donald Trump treated the team to a fast food buffet at the White House.

However, a number of people panned Nick Kokonas, co-owner of Alinea, after he extended his offer, saying he’s an opportunist looking for free publicity.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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